Fantasy Tip: Murray in Seattle is a scary possibility, but it remains an unlikely reality with Lynch expected to return in 2015. If this scenario does play out, though, Murray should once again be a top-tier RB1 worthy of drafting in the first round.

Seattle Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch said he wanted the ball on the goal line in the Super Bowl on the play that saw QB Russell Wilson throw the game-ending interception in the end zone. Lynch previously told reporters that he didn't mind and that it was a team game.

Fantasy Tip: Maybe he had a month to think it over? Why Lynch would talk to a Turkish TV station is another story, but given Lynch's rocky media history it makes sense. Lynch is a solid RB1 in all fantasy leagues if he does not retire.

Seattle Seahawks FS Earl Thomas (shoulder) underwent successful surgery Monday, Feb. 23, and he's expected to be ready on the early end of a six- to eight-month recovery timetable, according to people close to the situation. Thomas could begin training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list, but he could still be ready for Week 1.

Seattle Seahawks FS Earl Thomas (shoulder) underwent surgery Tuesday, Feb. 24, to repair a separated shoulder and torn labrum, according to a source. Thomas has a six to eight month recovery period and is still expected to be ready for the start of the 2015 season.

Seattle Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch filed for a trademark to the phrase "I'm just here so I won't get fined" last week with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Lynch muttered the phrase to more than 20 questions on Super Bowl XLIX media day. Chris Bevans, who runs Lynch's "Beast Mode" apparel line, said the phrase will show up on shirts and sweatshirts on the Beast Mode website within the next month.

Seattle Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch's agent, Doug Hendrickson, said Saturday, Feb. 21, that there is no deal finalized, but Jason La Canfora of CBSSports.com reports that an offer is in place that will result in a deal.

Fantasy Tip: Until Lynch has officially signed a new deal with the Seahawks, there is still a chance he could opt to retire. However, it sounds like he could be leaning towards coming back to Seattle in 2015.

Seattle Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch has a new deal in place that would pay him $12 million next season and $9 million in 2016, according to a league source. Jason La Canfora of CBSSports.com believes the deal will be formalized in the coming days.

Fantasy Tip: The Lynch potential retirement saga could be coming to an end. As long as he ultimately ends up back in Seattle, he should be considered a RB1 for fantasy purposes.

Updating previous reports, Seattle Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch was offered a multiyear deal that would pay him between $11-$12 million during the first year and $9 million during the second year. Lynch, who's entering the final season of his contract, could end up receiving a three-year offer, according to multiple league sources.

Fantasy Tip: It'll be difficult for Lynch to retire and leave that kind of money on the table when he's still on top of his game. He'll be in the conversation of the top-five running backs taken in 2015 drafts.

Fantasy Tip: Although nothing is set in stone yet, it is starting to sound like Lynch could decide to put off retirement for at least another year. If he does return to the Seahawks, he should be treated as a No. 1 option at running back for fantasy purposes.

Seattle Seahawks TE Zach Miller (ankles) is making good progress after two ankle surgeries, according to head coach Pete Carroll. Miller played in only three games last year, but he's expected to be ready for training camp. However, with a $4 million salary cap hit in 2015, Miller could be a cap casualty.

Seattle Seahawks new defensive coordinator Kris Richard will call the defensive plays next year, according to head coach Steve Carroll. Richard was previously the team's secondary coach, and he's viewed as a rising star in the NFL.